COMPANIONSHIP

According to health experts, companionship, which can be described as the need to connect with others, is a basic need, just like water, food, and shelter. In fact, some social cognitive neuroscience experts believe we all have predispositions in our DNA that cause us to crave social connection.

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And as it turns out, companionship is good for our overall health. For starters, studies show there is a connection between our relationships and our health. The healthier our relationships are, the healthier we tend to be physically.

The same applies when it comes to mental health – the more we become disconnected from human connection, the more we lose connection with ourselves. This disconnection makes it difficult to manage everyday stress and if not addressed in time, it can be the cause of mental illness.

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Loneliness or lack of companionship is among the many health concerns affecting the elderly and persons who have been confined in their homes by sickness or any other reason. For seniors particularly, the biggest contributing factors of loneliness include:

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• The death of a spouse.

• The fear of burdening/troubling their children and relatives.

• Illnesses.

• Difficulties in communicating.

• Children moving to far-flung places.

• The fear of falling if they go out alone.

• The decline of a friend network, usually as a result of death.

If you believe you or someone dear to you is struggling with loneliness, no need to worry because it is something that can easily be alleviated by the increased presence of friends and relatives.

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For seniors and other people who are housebound for one reason or another, this can be achieved through our elderly companion care service. Some of the services that come with this particular package include scheduling and accompanying the client to social appointments and visitations with family and friends and just spending time with them talking, playing games, calling friends and relatives, reminiscing, watching movies, etc.

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To us, a happy soul equals a healthy body, and the healthier our clients are, the more they are able to achieve their best level of independence. For this reason, cultivating friendships with our clients through our kindhearted and super friendly caregivers is among our topmost priorities.

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Our elderly companion/homemaker services can include any or more of the following services:

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• Mental stimulation activities ( playing games, reading out loud, playing games)

• Escort services (doctor appointments, pharmacy, church, errands, social events)

• Shopping

• Meal preparation

• Light housekeeping

• Walking pets

*These services can take place in the home, hospital, or nursing facility. TENDER COMPANION HOME CARE Companion/Homemaker Services are ideal for:

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• The independent-minded adult needing assistance with house care duties

• The social butterfly that likes running their own errands but in need of transportation

• Someone to lift their spirits while at home, hospital, or nursing facility.

Get Started on Your Loved One’s Care Plan
Our care coordinators are eager to provide the right services for them. Count on us to always put their needs and preferences first. To start, please set an appointment.